After finalizing his plans, Jun Xiaoyao departed from the Jun family alone, riding in a carriage pulled by a nine-headed lion, heading towards the Panwu Divine Dynasty.
He didn't bring Jun Zhangjian or others with him, not even Jun Lingrong.
This time, Jun Xiaoyao needed to act alone, as it wouldn't be convenient to bring them along.
After Jun Xiaoyao left the Jun family.
The entire Immortal Realm gradually began to stir.
Because news spread from the Panwu Divine Dynasty that half a month later, a grand banquet would be held in the Forbidden City of the Panwu Divine Dynasty's capital.
The Panwu Divine Dynasty would invite various powers from the Desolate Heaven Immortal Realm to attend.
At that time, the Panwu Divine Dynasty would also select Wu Mingyue's consort from among the young talents of various powers.
When this news came out, it caused widespread commotion. Countless forces began to move, with various tower ships, carriages, and flying ancient beasts frequently crossing the sky, heading towards the Panwu Divine Dynasty.
As a powerful immortal dynasty, being able to form a marriage alliance with their princess and become her consort would essentially mean forming an alliance.
The top-tier ancestral lineages wanted to ally with the Panwu Divine Dynasty to reach greater heights.
While the immortal forces wanted to make the Panwu Divine Dynasty their ally.
After all, one can't clap with a single hand. Even powerful immortal forces risk being surrounded and attacked by other immortal lineages without friendly powers.
For these reasons, many forces were moved to action, preparing to let their disciples try their luck.
Not to mention that the Divine Dynasty princess was renowned for her beauty and grace, already having high popularity and a far-reaching reputation in the Desolate Heaven Immortal Realm.
The combination of these two factors made this Panwu Divine Dynasty banquet extremely grand in scale.
But just as this news spread.
From the Champion Marquis Manor, Champion Marquis Yang Pan made another announcement.
He said that if the Jun family's Divine Son didn't dare to accept his challenge, then in the future, he would personally go to the Jun family's gates to challenge him.
This bombshell news caused even bigger waves.
Many people felt that the Champion Marquis was being too arrogant.
He even dared to go challenge someone at the Jun family's doorstep.
The last person who went to challenge at the Jun family's gates, Long Haotian, already had grass growing five zhang high on his grave.
Many female cultivators who admired Jun Xiaoyao were angered.
"That ugly Champion Marquis is just jealous of our Xiaoyao's heavenly looks!"
"Right, what does it matter if he's strong? Doesn't he know this is an era that values appearance?"
"Besides, our Xiaoyao is also unrivaled among peers in strength. What does the Champion Marquis amount to?"
...
In the Ancient Jiang Family territory.
"How terrible, terrible, this is infuriating!"
A petite and delicate figure stomped her jade feet in anger, causing her twin ponytails to stick up behind her small head.
Her cute and clever little face wore a fierce yet adorable expression.
"Luori, if you don't focus on cultivation properly, you'll have to stay confined in the family territory."
Not far away, Jiang Shengyi approached in snow-white robes with fairy-like grace, looking somewhat troubled at the milk-fierce expression of Jiang Luori.
"Hmph, Luori can't swallow this anger. That so-called Champion Marquis actually spread such news, trying to smear big brother Xiaoyao's name!" Jiang Luori pouted with indignation.
"It's just the actions of a petty person. That Champion Marquis is notorious for his vile character. There's no need to mind it, and Xiaoyao doesn't care either," said Jiang Shengyi.
The news of Champion Marquis challenging Jun Xiaoyao had spread like wildfire throughout the Immortal Realm.
Although Jiang Luori was in closed cultivation in the family territory, she could still get news through her maids.
"No, I must leave seclusion and go to the Panwu Divine Dynasty!" Jiang Luori said.
"What will you do there, compete for the position of consort?" Jiang Shengyi joked.
"I want to suppress that Champion Marquis, step on his face to vent my anger, and see if he still dares to provoke big brother Xiaoyao!" Jiang Luori declared righteously.
"Oh? Is that all?" Jiang Shengyi smiled slightly, seeming to see through Jiang Luori.
Hearing this, Jiang Luori's pretty face turned slightly red, and she lowered her head shyly, fingers intertwining.
"Of course, although I know big brother Xiaoyao won't compete for the position of consort, but what if..." Jiang Luori stammered.
Obviously, Jiang Luori was worried that Jun Xiaoyao would attend the banquet and compete for the position of consort, forming a marriage alliance with Wu Mingyue.
After all, Wu Mingyue was also a famous peerless beauty, and almost no man could see her without being moved.
"This is your main purpose, isn't it?" Jiang Shengyi smiled.
They weren't even married yet, but Jiang Luori had already become like a protective mother hen.
Jiang Luori felt very embarrassed, her crystalline earlobes turning completely red.
"Alright, I'll take you there then." Jiang Shengyi smiled helplessly, rubbing Jiang Luori's small head.
"Yay, Sister Shengyi is the best!" Jiang Luori smiled with her eyes curved like crescent moons.
Jiang Shengyi also smiled slightly, though there was an imperceptible trace of melancholy in the depths of her eyes.
"This girl really likes Xiaoyao so much..."
...
Meanwhile, in the Ancient Ye Family territory.
On top of a towering mountain peak, a blue-robed youth with delicate features and star-bright eyes sat cross-legged.
Above his head, the sky appeared like a night curtain.
A brilliant river of stars flowed through the night sky, beautiful and magnificent while carrying an extremely dangerous aura.
This youth was none other than Ye Xingyun.
Earlier at Jun Xiaoyao's ten-year banquet, Ye Xingyun had been thoroughly humiliated by Jun Xiaoyao, losing great face.
But Ye Xingyun had turned misfortune into blessing, awakening certain memories.
And afterward, Ye Xingyun's personality seemed to undergo subtle changes, becoming increasingly steady and reserved.
He was no longer as proud and sharp as before.
"Panwu Divine Dynasty, Champion Marquis's challenge, with Jun Xiaoyao's personality, he definitely won't be absent." Ye Xingyun narrowed his eyes, contemplating.
Although his personality had changed somewhat, his hatred hadn't changed.
He would have his revenge on Jun Xiaoyao.
He would also snatch Jiang Luori for himself.
"Very well, I'll make a trip to the Panwu Divine Dynasty this time. It will also be good to gauge Jun Xiaoyao's true strength."
Having made up his mind, Ye Xingyun had Uncle Fu prepare the carriage.
...
In the Red Province, there was a vast and ancient spirit mountain range.
The entire mountain range covered an extremely wide area, wreathed in smoke and clouds, filled with divine light.
There were jade cliffs and strange rocks, steep peaks and unique formations, with colored phoenixes dancing and phoenix birds circling.
Looking out, one couldn't see the end of the mountain range.
This territory was the clan grounds of one of the Ancient Emperor clans, the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Mountain.
Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Mountain was a top Ancient Emperor clan on par with the Ancestral Dragon's Nest, with deep heritage and powerful strength.
At this moment, an elderly voice came from within a mountain range.
"Huang Xuanyi, Feng Qingling, you two go to the Panwu Divine Dynasty. Remember, don't lose the prestige of our Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Mountain."
"Yes, we obey the Great Elder's command!"
Within the mountain range, two figures, one male and one female, wrapped in blazing divine light, rose into the sky.
In the sky, two golden phoenix birds pulled two carriages.
The two figures directly flashed into them.
"I wonder if we'll be able to see that rumored Divine Son of the Jun family this time?" Feng Qingling said in the carriage.
"Heh, I also want to see what kind of figure this Jun Xiaoyao is, who has made the Ancestral Dragon's Nest lose face again and again," said Huang Xuanyi.
"But we are not Long Haotian and Long Bichi," Feng Qingling let out a light laugh.
"If Jun Xiaoyao underestimates us, he might suffer quite a bit..." Huang Xuanyi's tone was also very relaxed, carrying a sense of composure and confidence.